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GBP to SAR Market Data
British pound (GBP) to Saudi riyal (SAR) market data - latest interbank exchange rate, trend, chart & historic rates.
GBP to SAR is at 30-day lows near 5.0161, just 0.5% above its 3-month average of 4.9917, having traded in a very stable 4.0% range from 4.8824 to 5.0784
Bias: bullish-to-range-bound, current above its 90-day average and in the upper half of the 3-month range, supported by a still-cautious but improving UK data backdrop.
Bias
Tweet: GBP/SAR holding above its 90-day avg and near the upper 3-month range. BoE easing seen in 2026 while SAR stays pegged to USD. UK inflation easing supports GBP, but geopolitics/oil risks keep it in a range.
Key drivers
• Rate gap: BoE is expected to ease gradually in 2026 while SAR stays fixed to USD via the currency peg.
• Macro factor: UK inflation is easing toward the BoE target, supporting rate-cut expectations and helping GBP.
• Geopolitical risk/global trade: ongoing tensions and US trade dynamics weigh on global demand, shaping risk appetite and the direction of Sterling versus SAR.
Range
GBP/SAR is likely to drift within the 3-month range, with a gentle tilt toward the upper end, unless broader dollar strength or oil-market shifts push it further.
What could change it
• Upside risk: stronger-than-expected UK data or a faster shift in BoE policy expectations could lift GBP vs SAR.
• Downside risk: disappointing UK data or a renewed risk-off mood could push GBP lower against SAR
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GBP to SAR Conversion: What Is Your Money Worth?
To help you understand the real-world value of the current exchange rate, the table below shows how much British pound are worth in Saudi riyal across a range of amounts.
This gives a quick view of what you’d get when converting different GBP amounts at today’s rate * :
What is the
best Send Money conversion rate for GBP to SAR?
The best GBP to SAR exchange rate is 4.9715 from Wise. This is -0.93% compared to the mid-market rate 5.0182.
As exchange rates can vary
significantly between banks and also between currency exchange providers,
it's therefore important to carefully compare
British pound (GBP) to Saudi riyal (SAR) rates from different sources before making a conversion.
The above
Sterling to Riyal comparison table
makes it easy to compare the Total Fees (both variable and fixed) you are being charged by
banks and other foreign exchange providers against the latest GBP-SAR mid-rate and the possible savings of using various providers.
How do GBP-SAR rates compare between providers?
Looking at the full
GBP to SAR - Send Money comparison table the provider with the best GBP to SAR exchange rate is Wise at 4.9715, -0.93% from the latest mid-market rate 5.0182.
It's important to note that exchange rates also fluctuate frequently due to market conditions. Additionally,
banks and foreign exchange providers often apply a margin to the exchange rate, resulting in a less favorable rate for customers compared to the mid-market rate.
For more competitive rates, you might consider using a specialized currency exchange service
or platforms that offer rates closer to the mid-market rate.